Slang A woman in her 20s or 30s who seeks relationships with younger men; a younger cougar.
“Younger can be good. How much younger?” Regina asked, inspecting the appetizer plates for any lingering bites. “I don't know,” Alexa said frowning. “Why does that matter?” “Less than eight years makes you a Puma. Over eight years makes you a Cougar,” Regina said wisely, grinning as Lauren nodded excitedly in agreement.2011, Donna McDonald, Dating A Cougar, →ISBN:
Etymology See puma; the name was chosen to highlight ideas of strength, agility, and grace often associated with the large cat.
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An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear of a German-based brand of that name.
Joe Fortune shook his head, swung his legs over the edge of the bunk, and put on his Pumas.1989, Daniel Lynch, chapter 5, in Bad Fortune, New York, N.Y.: Pinnacle Books, Windsor Publishing Corp., →ISBN, page 42: